Open
— Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:00 PM and checkout is 1:00 PM. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
About
Wenks Landing is a small, peaceful campground nestled upstream of Bayou Bodcau Dam along the banks of Bayou Bodcau in northwest Louisiana. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this Class B campground features 11 primitive tent-only sites, nearly all with scenic views of the bayou. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, grill, picnic table, lantern pole, and trash can, providing basic amenities for a comfortable camping experience.
The campground is part of the expansive 33,500-acre Bayou Bodcau wildlife management area, characterized by moss-laden cypress swamps, bottomland forests, and mixed pine and deciduous upland areas. Bayou Bodcau is considered a dry reservoir, meaning water levels fluctuate dramatically depending on rainfall. The bayou can be slow and nearly stagnant during dry summers but transforms into a swift torrent during wetter winter months. The area is home to diverse wildlife including alligators, beavers, white-tailed deer, and bald eagles, and features some of Louisiana's largest champion trees.
Recreation opportunities abound at Wenks Landing. The campground includes a boat ramp providing access to Bayou Bodcau for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The area is particularly popular during hunting season for deer and other game. Nearby Ivan Lake, a 500-acre lake known for excellent fishing, offers additional opportunities though it requires a separate launch. The campground is well off main travel routes, ensuring a quiet, secluded experience. Cotton Valley and Sarepta are within 5 miles for basic supplies, while Springhill and the cities of Bossier City and Shreveport are about an hour away. Reservations are required and can be made up to 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov only.
Directions
From Interstate 20, take exit 44. Travel north on US-371 for 20.5 miles. Turn left onto Wenk's Landing Road and follow straight until it ends at the campground.
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